Gatundu South MP, Moses Kuria, is never short of controversies and this time Kenyans are on his neck again.
The firebrand legislator, on Wednesday, asked Kenyans to travel to their rural homes in preparation for the upcoming census.
Kuria quoted the Bible from the book of Luke 2:1 which narrated how Mary and Joseph, the parents of Jesus, travelled to their place of origin for a census.
He further asked Kenyans to “follow in the footsteps of the sacred family of Joseph, Mary and Jesus” he added that “you should be counted where you come from.”
This request did not go down well with Kenyans and the MP was on the receiving end of attacks.
Most people noted that he was asking them to commit their time and money for an exercise that would get to them where they were anyway.
“I live far from home, my question is, who will cater for my travel expenses?,” Joyce Libra asked.
“Why should I use my fuel just to be counted and I would still be counted in the bar where I will be,” noted one Mwangi wa Wambui.
Another netizen questioned the motive behind Kuria’s advice, noting that Kenyans had fallen for the same trick during the last General Election, where leaders from Central Kenya coined the phrase, “Kumira Kumira” (a clarion call for people to turn out and vote).
“2017- ‘Thuraku thuraku, register yourself as voters in Nairobi, we safeguard our properties’. 2019- ‘Thuraku, thuraku, go home and get enumerated from your villages’, who is getting fooled here?” questioned Njenga Wambui.
Some even interrogated Kuria’s intention of using a Bible quote, claiming he was out to manipulate the masses.
Anonymous says
i agree….
gema shud not be used to vote some guys who later turn against same thurakus….jeshi and whole comminuity….
looking back…..there was no need of voting dynasty son of jomo as Prezo…and many many mps….senators….gavanas..women rep….and mcas………….they did not solve our farming problems….create jobs….put any tangible development that generates jobs…income for Gema……
Anonymous says
hakuna kitu wa gema wamefaindika nawe……after 8yrs of drank in SH…..
KESHO OR 2022 Gema will vote for whom they want…and must be from peasant ..hustler background….io kuchangua watu brot up with silver spoon like mlevi wa fake handshake na jathe…
Anonymous says
io grup ya jomoo na kijana yake mlevei ….na wale alikuwa ameweka power from b4 1963 wametuenjoy sana…..sis watu ya gema.
cartels wale wako na wao for long time has done more harm to everything that helps wanainchi…
Anonymous says
see what they want to do …to steal elections……
wakisiii ni shenzi wanapewa NLC na wanafutwa kama shenzi
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I’ll not hand over to the new CA boss, vows Wangusi
Wangusi described new appointee as incompetent and a greenhorn in the sector, adding that the board refused her appointment
In Summary
• CA chairman Ngene Gituku on Thursday announced Mercy Wanjau as new Acting director-general in a press briefing that lasted less than three minutes.
Mercy Wanjau is a commercial lawyer, regulatory and governance expert working with the Communications Authority of Kenya as the director Legal Services and board secretary.
Former Communications Authority of Kenya Director General Francis Wangusi has vowed not to hand over to the new CEO Mercy Wanjau who was appointed on Thursday in an acting capacity.
Speaking exclusively to the Star on phone, Wangusi said that the board rejected Wanjau’s appointment.
“It is sad that a few people with selfish interests are forcing a person to head such a vital government institution,” Wangusi said.
He added that although his term ended on Wednesday, he was not told whom to hand over to.
Wangusi said he only came to know of the new CEO after she was unveiled on Thursday morning to the media.
CA chairman Ngene Gituku on Thursday announced Mercy Wanjau as new Acting director-general in a press briefing that lasted less than three minutes.
Mercy Wanjau is a commercial lawyer, regulatory and governance expert working with the Communications Authority of Kenya as the director Legal Services and board secretary.
She has been involved in designing and harmonizing policy and regulation in ICT sector at the local, regional and international level for over 15 years.
The Communications Authority board during the unveiling of Mercy Wanjau as its new Acting Director General on August 22, 2019.
Prior to this, Mercy consulted with KPMG South Africa, PriceWaterhouseCoopers Kenya and also had a stint in commercial legal practice. She has served on international secondment at the UN-International Telecommunications Union.
She serves on the board of the SOS Children’s Villages and is a Council Member of the Institute of Certified secretaries Kenya.
She is a graduate of the University of Nairobi (LLB Hons), University of Cape Town (LLM) and Strathmore Business School. Mercy is a Certified Secretary and a Certified Professional Mediator
Cofek recently moved to court to stop recruitment of a new director-general at the agency, saying the board spearheading the process is in office illegally.
The 13-member board, led by Ngene Gituku, has no powers to recruit a new director-general for a state entity, adding that the process should instead be steered by an independent recruiting body,’’ Cofek boss Stephen Mutoro said.
In May, Activist Okiya Omtatah was victorious after a court blocked ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru from appointing new members to the CA board following the expiry of current holders on April 29.
Omtatah argued that the Constitution requires that boards for parastatals must be appointed through a process that guarantees the autonomy of selected candidates.
He claimed that CS Mucheru should not be allowed to handpick and appoint ‘his cronies’ to the board, thereby stripping it of autonomy as required under Article 34 of the Constitution.
Anonymous says
woi srikal ya dynsties …..
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Activist Okiya Omtatah has moved to court challenging the tax waiver given to the NIC and CBA banks merger.
He wants the court to stop the secretive and opaque decision by the treasury to exempt them from paying tax.
“The impugned tax waiver which was granted on July 26 but was only announced in August 18 is irregular, unlawful and unconstitutional” reads court documents.
In May, the Competition Authority gave a nod to the merger between CBA and NIC banks.
CBA, whose market share is at 6.05 per cent, and NIC Bank with 4.62 per cent will both hold 10.67 per cent of the market share post-merger.
“However, it is anticipated that the merged entity will continue facing competition from tier-one banks who, together, control 55.32% of the market,” the regulator said in their notice.
Anonymous says
gema muko kwa moto
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Breaking: DPP Haji orders arrest of Keroche breweries boss Tabitha Karanja over tax evasion
AUGUST 21, 2019 7 COMMENTS
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DPP Noordin Haji has ordered the arrest of Keroche Breweries owners Tabitha and Joseph Karanja over claims of tax evasion.
The inquiry relates to the alleged failure to pay tax amounting to Ksh14.4 Billion on various products manufactured and sold by Keroche Breweries Limited during the period of January 2015 to June 2019.
“The audit by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) established that Keroche Breweries Limited